Comparing E464 - Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose vs E1203 - Polyvinyl alcohol
Overview
Synonyms
Products
Found in 741 products
Found in 57 products
Search rank & volume
Awareness score
Search volume over time
Interest over time for 7 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 5 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Popular questions
Is hypromellose safe?
Yes—regulators (EFSA/JECFA/FDA) consider hypromellose (E464) safe at approved use levels; JECFA set an ADI “not specified,” and EFSA found no safety concern at reported uses. Very high intakes may cause mild gastrointestinal effects.
What is hypromellose capsule?
A hypromellose capsule is a hard, two-piece capsule shell made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose instead of gelatin, used to hold medicines or supplements and often marketed as a vegetarian/vegan option.
What is hypromellose made from?
It’s made by chemically modifying plant-derived cellulose (typically wood pulp or cotton linters) with methyl and hydroxypropyl groups.
Is hypromellose vegan?
Yes—it's derived from plant cellulose and contains no animal ingredients, so it’s generally considered vegan/vegetarian.
Is hypromellose gluten free?
Yes—hypromellose (E464) is gluten‑free; people with celiac disease can consume it, though you should check the overall product for other gluten-containing ingredients.
Is polyvinyl alcohol plastic?
Yes—polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a synthetic plastic polymer; unlike many plastics, it is water‑soluble and used as a film-former, coating, and thickener.
Is polyvinyl alcohol safe?
Yes—at permitted food-use levels it’s considered safe by regulators (e.g., EU as E1203; FDA for specific uses), is poorly absorbed, and is largely excreted; very high amounts may cause digestive discomfort.
Is polyvinyl alcohol a microplastic?
Generally no; PVA is water‑soluble and thus not classified as a microplastic under definitions that target solid, insoluble polymer particles.
Is polyvinyl alcohol halal?
Yes—it's synthetically produced (no animal-derived ingredients) and is generally regarded as halal; for assurance, check for product-specific halal certification.
Is polyvinyl alcohol a plastic?
Yes—it's a synthetic plastic polymer, though it is water‑soluble and commonly used as a film-forming agent and coating.